Inspired by Thomas Dewey's
indictment of Lucky Luciano--at a trial where many prostitutes who suffered at
the gangster's hands testified against him--this gritty 1937 Warners crime movie
is one of the least compromised melodramas of the period in expressing
solidarity with women. Co-starring Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart, written by
Robert Rossen and Abem Finkel, and directed by Lloyd Bacon, it's one of the key
films discussed in the 1995 video documentary Red Hollywood, and it packs a
serious punch.

Although there is a shade more damage
than one expect from a current Warner release (of an older film) and
there are moments of heavy faux-grain (digital noise) it still looks
very good. In fact, for a film of almost 70 years old it looks quite
amazing. Audio is consistent but certainly not dynamic showing the
technology of the era. I enjoyed the featurette and loved the cartoons
(what way to start a film!)
Warner does it again and maintains their high standards. Bravo!